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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.03, 482.61 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.03, 482.61 and 175.85 is: 263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 482.61 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/482.61 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 482.61 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 84,864.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,864.56/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.53

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